Completing the family 1: The Apt One

THREE

Her new truck just arrived when she was back from school but Neil wasn’t back from school yet, they were going to come late today. She decided to go for a walk since Carly and father went to pick up jack at the train station away from town.

As she got out of the gate, Neil met her, surprised he came t the time earlier than she expected “so early I thought you were going to be a bit late.”

“No, I told we’ll be back home by 2:30pm everyday but Wednesdays at 4:00pm.” He paused “I saw Nathan’s restaurant on my way his restaurant isn’t far from my school. Let’s go pay a visit mom.” He pleaded dragging her arms.

“Why? Let’s go in, Neil.” She frowned. She didn’t want to see Nathan anymore.

“Please, mom, remember we’re going to invite him for dinner tonight, let’s go now, please, mom.” He pleaded impatiently.

“Fine! Only today okay.” He smiled and they left for the restaurant.

AT THE RESTAURANT

As they stepped in, Nathan spotted them and waved at the them. “Welcome to my restaurant,” he directed them to a table. “I’ll be back,” he excused himself. The restaurant was amazing, crowded for a starter. A good business.

“The restaurant is nice; he’s going to make it here.” Celeste looked around as she sat. while Neil was impatiently waiting for Nathan. Then Nathan approached them with smoothies.

“Delicious, it’s perfect, thank you Mr. Bernard” he thanked Nathan.

“It’s yummy, I love strawberries.” Celeste remarked

“I know”

“How do you know I like them?”

Nathan gazed to Neil direction, Neil looked away. Celeste nodded, she got the message- her teenage son has been peeping and narrating stories to the handsome neighbor.

This man smile was beaming in her cruising unrealistic effects on her, she cleared her throat. “sure, Nathan” she hesitated “Nathan, your name is full.”

“Nathaniel Bernard” he answered confidently.

“Okay, if you don’t mind, we would like to invite for dinner tonight.” Celeste requested.

“Sure, at your service.”

“Great! I knew you would come, why don’t you come with us.” Neil suggested after the customers were leaving.

“Alright, let’s leave in my car,” they walked outside.

“Cool, I didn’t know you own a jeep, you’re very upright,” Neil commented. Nathan smiled at him then looked at Celeste, she wasn’t happy nor sad but wasn’t comfortable either.

“Are you bothered about something, Ms. Trevor?” He asked curious about what was bothering her.

“Nothing just tired. And the name’s Celeste, you said we would drop the formalities, so Celeste,” she smiled defiantly. He wasn’t content with her answer. Something wasn’t right it’s disturbing her but he kept mute till they got to the Trevor’s house.

As they entered Carly and Jack was outside, Jack and Celeste with Neil exchange greeting, then he turned to Nathan.

Jack offered his hand, “Nathan right, Carly told me you were invited for dinner tonight.”

They shook hands, he looked at Carly “We haven’t met yet, it’s a pleasure meeting you.” He shook hands with Carly. “I hope we get along well.”

“I hope so too” Jack responded and they laughed as they entered.

Mr. Trevor was sated on his wheelchair “Hey, young man introduces your friend to me.”